2026 Crown Stub 100
The 2026 Crown Stub 100 will take place on April 4th, 2026, in Buxton, Oregon, at Stub Stewart State Park. This mixed-terrain ultra marathon features a challenging course that combines asphalt, hard-packed gravel, and technical single-track trails, offering participants a unique blend of natural and developed paths. The event begins at the Hill Top Day Use Area and traverses through the Banks Vernonia State Trail, Crown Zellerbach Trail, and Stub Stewart State Park, with a total elevation gain of approximately 7,000 feet. The weather in Buxton on April 4th is expected to be cool, with temperatures ranging from 40°F to 55°F and a possibility of light rain, making it essential for runners to prepare for variable conditions. The race will test endurance, navigation, and adaptability across a diverse landscape.
What event format is offered for the 2026 Crown Stub 100?
- →A 100-mile ultra marathon
- →An ultra relay team category (2-person teams)
What are the start times for the 100-mile and ultra relay events?
- →The 100-mile ultra marathon starts at 12:00pm at the Hill Top Day Use Area
- →The ultra relay team event starts at 2:00pm at the Hill Top Day Use Area
What is the overall cutoff time for the 100-mile event?
- →The overall cutoff is 32 hours, requiring participants to finish by 8:00pm on Sunday, April 5th
What is the intermediate cutoff time for the 100-mile event?
- →The intermediate cutoff is at Aid Station #8 (Stewarts Gate) by 12:00pm on Sunday
What is the time limit for the ultra relay team event?
- →The time limit is 30 hours, requiring teams to finish by 8:00pm on Sunday, April 5th
What are the course surfaces for the 2026 Crown Stub 100?
- →Banks Vernonia State Trail: primarily asphalt
- →Crown Zellerbach Trail: primarily hard-packed gravel
- →Stub Stewart State Park: 10% of the course consists of technical single-track trails
What is the route structure for the 100-mile event?
- →The course follows a double out-and-back format, starting from the Hill Top Day Use Area
- →Runners will head north on the Banks Vernonia Trail, enter the City of Vernonia, travel around Vernonia Lake, and link to the Crown Zellerbach Trail
- →After heading east for approximately 20 miles, runners will turn around just before Scappoose
- →They will retrace their steps back on the Crown Z and Banks Vernonia Trails
- →At Stewarts Gate Aid Station (mile 72), runners will continue south on the Banks Vernonia Trail for 10 miles to Banks, then turn around
- →Return to Stewarts Gate Aid Station (mile 92), then take a 1-mile detour onto the Boomscooter Trail
- →The final section includes a 6.5-mile Stub Stewart Trail Challenge loop to complete the course
What are the key course tips for the 2026 Crown Stub 100?
- →The first 4+ miles of the course are technical single-track; runners are advised to pack shoes suitable for asphalt and gravel in their drop bag at Stewarts Gate (mile 5)
- →A headlamp should be packed in the Vernonia drop bag as it is required upon departure
What support and logistics are available for the 2026 Crown Stub 100?
- →There are 13 aid stations along the route, with 4 full-service stations offering burgers, grilled cheese, quesadillas, and standard ultra fare
- →Other stations provide chips, pickles, PB&J, and trail mix
- →Hydration and chews are provided by Skratch Labs, with gels also available
- →Runners may have 2 drop bags, accessible up to 6 times at Stewarts Gate and Vernonia Aid Stations
- →Crew access is available at multiple designated points, with driving directions to be updated as permits finalize
What is the rule regarding vehicles during the race?
- →Participants are strictly prohibited from being inside a moving or stationary vehicle at any point, as this may result in disqualification
What are the rules for pacers in the 2026 Crown Stub 100?
- →Pacers are permitted starting at Pisgah Aid Station (mile 40)
- →Pacers may assist with navigation, strategy, and encouragement but cannot carry gear for the runner
What are the registration fees for the 2026 Crown Stub 100?
- →100-Mile Entry:
• $197 from November 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026
• $257 from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026
• $300 from April 1, 2026, to race day
- →Ultra Relay Entry:
• $257 from November 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026
• $357 from January 1, 2026, to race day
What is the "Crown Tax" mentioned in the registration fees?
- →A 10% "Crown Tax" is withheld from all registrations and awarded to the race's King & Queen
What are the awards for the 2026 Crown Stub 100?
- →All 100-mile finishers receive the coveted finisher's Buckle
- →Additional perks and prizes are also awarded to participants